Yamato Japanese Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Orem, Utah
Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm
+18012277100
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
90.9 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Price, UT
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Lehi, UT
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This 91-mile journey from Price, Utah, to Lehi, Utah, is a straightforward 1 hour and 34 minute drive, perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including North Carbonville Road and West 100 North, with a section on the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this route is ideal for a flexible schedule, and you can expect a fuel cost of around $14. The drive stays within the Mountain West region, offering a consistent feel throughout its relatively quick progression.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.5 miles from Price, UT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | 61.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 21.5 mi | 23m |
| East US-6 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 100 North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Price, UT and Lehi, UT.
Start on East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Carbonville Road
Turn right onto US 6 Bus; SR 55
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 6; US 191
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Take the exit
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto SR 73
Turn right onto Center Street
Turn left onto West 300 North
Turn right onto 100 West
Arrive at destination
With a drive time of just under 1.5 hours, you have considerable flexibility for when to depart. Leaving Price, UT, mid-morning or early afternoon would allow you to avoid any potential rush hour in Lehi, UT, and make the most of daylight. Since there are no designated stops or particularly long stretches, you can easily adjust your pace. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $14, but it's always wise to start with a full tank, especially when relying on local roads where services might be less frequent. A good tip for this route is to be mindful of the frequent turns indicated by the 'turn-heavy' profile, ensuring you're prepared to adjust your speed and navigation accordingly.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.5 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lehi, UT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Price, UT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Price, UT
This is one driving day of about 90.9 miles and 1h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 45.5 miles from Price, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · home stretch
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Near the end, short detour
Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm
+18012277100
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Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
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Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+18017682300
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Lehi, Utah
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+18017682300
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 89.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto North Carbonville Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 73: Lehi Main Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$14.40 one way
$28.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| premium | $4.53 | $16.22 | $32.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.54 | $4.36 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.73 | $5.82 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Price on Tuesday
Local time
2:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Lehi on Tuesday
Local time
2:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
61°F
Fairview, UT
45 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Monument
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Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 91-mile trip, with no highway mileage to speak of. This means you'll be interacting with local roadways for the entire 1 hour and 34 minute duration. The route is characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. While there's no specific longest stretch mentioned, the profile suggests a continuous engagement with varied local road conditions, making it feel more like navigating through towns and rural areas than a high-speed transit.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near North Carbonville Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (North Carbonville Road): Navigation decision point; at 67.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Founded 1850
Lehi is a city in the Wasatch Range in Utah, United States. Lehi is a city of 50,000 that is known for Lehi Roller Mills and Thanksgiving Point.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 90.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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